Hobbs State Park Birds & Breakfast
Birds & Breakfast at Hobbs State Park is a come-and-go morning where you’ll see live songbirds up close, learn a bit about them, then help release them back into the park–plus free breakfast snacks and drinks. Swing by Saturday, March 21st, 9:00-11:00 a.m. at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area in Rogers.
Siloam Springs Public Library Family Movie
Bring the family to the Siloam Springs Public Library for a free movie afternoon! Family Movie: Zootopia is Monday, March 23rd from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in Meeting Room B — with free popcorn.
Bentonville Public Library Murder Mystery
Bentonville Public Library is hosting a teen murder-mystery where you’ll piece together clues and evidence to crack a fictional case. It’s Thursday, March 26th, 2:00-5:00 p.m., for 7th-12th graders in the Walmart Foundation Community Room.
Devil’s Den Adventure in the Ozarks Hike
If you want a scenic, interpreter-led hike at Devil’s Den, meet at the Civilian Conservation Corps Scenic Overlook for the Adventure in the Ozarks Hike on Thursday, March 26th, 1:00-2:30 p.m. It’s free with no registration, and you’ll finish at Yellow Rock Overlook with time to hang out up top or keep hiking on your own.
Fayetteville Public Library School’s Out Movies
It’s a Spring Break “School’s Out Movies” pick at Fayetteville Public Library–The Wizard of Oz on Thursday, March 26th, 2:00-3:30 p.m. in the Walmart Story Time Room. Free, easy drop-in, and perfect for a day when school’s out for break.
Ozark Highlands Nature Center Make and Take
Bring the kids for Make and Take Animal Craft on Thursday, March 26th (9:00-10:30 a.m.) at the Ozark Highlands Nature Center in Springdale. Learn about native Arkansas animals and create a take-home craft–free, but registration is required.
Rogers Historical Museum
Rogers Historical Museum has a free Spring Break make-and-take where kids 6-12 learn about old-school toys and build a Jacob’s Ladder to take home. It’s Thursday, March 26th at the Key Wing Education Center, just reserve your free spot online.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Help save lives at the American Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, March 27th at Siloam Springs Public Library. The drive runs from 10 to 3 in the Library Meeting Rooms. It’s free, walk-ins are welcome, and donors can also schedule an appointment ahead of time.
Ozark Highlands Nature Center Outdoor Cooking
Outdoor Cooking is a free, beginner-friendly “breakfast outdoors” class with Arkansas Game & Fish Commission staff at the Ozark Highlands Nature Center in Springdale. It’s Friday, March 27th from 9:00-10:30 a.m. It’s free but you do need to register in advance.
Arvest Ballpark Safety Carnival
If you want a family afternoon out, Spring into Safety is a big safety carnival at Arvest Ballpark–touch-a-truck style vehicles (often fire and rescue gear), hands-on safety booths, plus food, music, and bounce houses. It’s free to attend, Saturday, March 28th, 2-5 p.m.
Bentonville Public Library Spring Book Sale
The Friends of the Bentonville Public Library Spring Book Sale is Saturday, March 28th, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at Bentonville Public Library (405 S Main Street). It’s mainly children’s and young adult books–board books, picture books, chapter books, and YA novels–so it’s an easy drop-in if you want to fill a bag and head out.
Fayetteville Public Library Teen Lounge Theater
If you’ve got a teen who’s into spooky movies, Fayetteville Public Library is doing a free Teen Lounge Theater showing of Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 on Saturday, March 28th, 2:00-4:00 p.m., in the Teen Library and it’s for grades 5-12.
Best Friends Pet Resource Center Spring Market
Best Friends Pet Resource Center is hosting its Annual Spring Market on Sunday, March 29th, 11-4, in Bentonville. It’s free, with local vendors, Third Space Coffee for drinks and bites, and plenty of adoptable dogs and cats to meet while you shop.
Bentonville Square First Friday
First Friday Live takes over the Bentonville Square Friday, April 3rd 3:00-9:00 p.m. with live music, family activities, food trucks, and local vendors. Free and open to the public.
The Momentary Teen Takeover
Teens are invited to Teen Takeover | Tiny Terrariums at The Momentary on Friday, April 3rd (6:00-8:00 p.m.). Make your own tiny terrarium, play games, and snack while hanging out in The Atrium. Free, but registration is required.
Apple Seeds Teaching Farm
Start your garden strong with a FREE Garden Foundations workshop on Saturday, April 4th (9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.) at the Apple Seeds Teaching Farm. Learn site selection, beds, seeds, watering, weed control, and sheet mulching basics. Free, but registration is required.
Wonderfully Made Easter Egg Hunt
Wonderfully Made Easter Egg Hunt is set for Saturday, April 4th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Randal Tyson Park in Springdale. It’s a family event, designed for kids of all ability levels and includes magnetic, beeping, quiet, and general egg hunts, plus music, face painting, story time, food, and more. Registration is now open.
Bentonville’s Spring Tree Giveaway
Bentonville’s Spring Tree Giveaway is Saturday, April 11th at the Bentonville Municipal Complex. It’s free for residents who live inside Bentonville city limits, with proof of residency required. The giveaway is meant to help grow tree canopy on residential property.
Jones Center Funday Sunday
Grab the family and head to the Jones Center in Springdale for Funday Sunday: Free Ice Skating on Sunday, April 12th. Ice skating is scheduled from 1:00 to 2:45 p.m., and admission is free.
Fayetteville Arts Fair
The Fayetteville Arts Fair is coming to the Upper Ramble on Sunday, April 19th from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Experience Fayetteville and the Downtown Fayetteville Coalition, this free, family-friendly event will feature regional artists, galleries, and live performances in downtown Fayetteville.
